Safaga is a coastal city located on the Red Sea in Egypt. It is situated in the Red Sea Governorate, about 65 kilometers south of Hurghada and is a popular tourist destination. The city is known for its warm climate and beautiful beaches, making it a popular spot for beachgoers and snorkelers.
The city of Safaga has a long and varied history. It was first settled during the reign of the Pharaohs, and was later occupied by the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans. The city was destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1820, and the ruins of the ancient city are still visible today.
Safaga was an important port for the Ancient Egyptians and was used to transport goods from the Red Sea to the Nile. It was also a major trading center for the Bedouin tribes of the region. In the 19th century, the city was a major hub for the British and French trading companies.
Safaga is also known for its natural beauty. The city is surrounded by mountains and desert landscapes, and is home to a variety of wildlife. The city is also known for its coral reefs, which are a popular spot for snorkeling and diving.
Safaga is a great destination for tourists looking to experience the culture and history of Egypt. The city is home to a variety of attractions, including ancient ruins, museums, and archaeological sites. Visitors can also explore the nearby desert and mountains, or take a boat tour on the Red Sea.
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Safaga, Egypt has a hot desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Summer (June-August): The summer months in Safaga are very hot, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C (104°F) during the day and dropping to around 25°C (77°F) at night. The humidity is low and the skies are generally clear. Autumn (September-November): The temperatures start to cool down in the autumn months, but they are still hot during the day and warm at night. The humidity starts to increase and there is a chance of rain. Winter (December-February): The winter months in Safaga are mild, with temperatures reaching up to 25°C (77°F) during the day and dropping to around 10°C (50°F) at night. The humidity is high and there is a chance of rain. Spring (March-May): The temperatures start to rise again in the spring months, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C (95°F) during the day and dropping to around 20°C (68°F) at night. The humidity is high and there is a chance of rain.
Our weather forecast for Safaga helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 29.2 °C min: 27.9 °C |
25.2 m/s 26.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
51.0 % 1,009 hPa |
06:42:15 18:18:45 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 28.8 °C min: 27.5 °C |
23.0 m/s 24.1 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
56.9 % 1,010 hPa |
06:42:47 18:17:44 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 29.2 °C min: 27.2 °C |
25.6 m/s 27.7 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
56.0 % 1,009 hPa |
06:43:18 18:16:44 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 29.0 °C min: 27.8 °C |
25.6 m/s 37.4 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
56.9 % 1,009 hPa |
06:43:50 18:15:45 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 28.5 °C min: 26.6 °C |
30.2 m/s 39.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
59.7 % 1,010 hPa |
06:44:23 18:14:47 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 28.9 °C min: 27.2 °C |
27.4 m/s 37.4 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
56.3 % 1,010 hPa |
06:44:56 18:13:50 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 28.4 °C min: 26.7 °C |
28.4 m/s 36.8 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
57.1 % 1,010 hPa |
06:45:29 18:12:53 |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 | max: 28.3 °C min: 25.6 °C |
40.0 m/s 51.1 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
55.2 % 1,009 hPa |
06:46:03 18:11:57 |
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Oct. 20th 2024 Oct. 20th 2024 | max: 27.7 °C min: 25.2 °C |
38.2 m/s 49.7 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
57.1 % 1,009 hPa |
06:46:37 18:11:02 |
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Oct. 21st 2024 Oct. 21st 2024 | max: 27.1 °C min: 24.2 °C |
39.6 m/s 44.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
54.3 % 1,010 hPa |
06:47:12 18:10:08 |
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Oct. 22nd 2024 Oct. 22nd 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 24.6 °C |
37.8 m/s 42.4 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
50.1 % 1,010 hPa |
06:47:47 18:09:14 |
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Oct. 23rd 2024 Oct. 23rd 2024 | max: 26.3 °C min: 24.3 °C |
31.7 m/s 42.5 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
49.8 % 1,012 hPa |
06:48:23 18:08:22 |
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Oct. 24th 2024 Oct. 24th 2024 | max: 27.3 °C min: 24.1 °C |
28.1 m/s 35.6 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
52.0 % 1,013 hPa |
06:48:59 18:07:31 |
Would you like to travel to Safaga on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Safaga.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Wednesday, 16th of Oct. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Oct. 29th 2024 Tuesday, 29th of Oct. 2024 | Vasco da Gama | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Oct. 31st 2024 Thursday, 31st of Oct. 2024 | Azamara Pursuit | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 1st 2024 Friday, 1st of Nov. 2024 | Azamara Pursuit | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Nov. 9th 2024 Saturday, 9th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Fantasia | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 11th 2024 Monday, 11th of Nov. 2024 | Seabourn Encore | 06:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Nov. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Musica | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 17th 2024 Sunday, 17th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 21st 2024 Thursday, 21st of Nov. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 23rd 2024 Saturday, 23rd of Nov. 2024 | Silver Dawn | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 24th 2024 Sunday, 24th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 24th 2024 Sunday, 24th of Nov. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 1st 2024 Sunday, 1st of Dec. 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 1st 2024 Sunday, 1st of Dec. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 8th 2024 Sunday, 8th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 8th 2024 Sunday, 8th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 22nd 2024 Sunday, 22nd of Dec. 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 22nd 2024 Sunday, 22nd of Dec. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 5th 2025 Sunday, 5th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 5th 2025 Sunday, 5th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 19th 2025 Sunday, 19th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 19th 2025 Sunday, 19th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Feb. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Feb. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Mar. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Mar. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 | MSC Opera | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Mar. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Mar. 2025 | Emerald Azzurra | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 | MSC Musica | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm |
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